3.—(1) The Scottish Ministers may pay to the school allowances in respect of persons attending the school as aided pupils.
(2) Subject to the following provisions of these Regulations, the allowances referred to in paragraph (1) shall be of an amount equal to any fees or charges remitted or grants made by the school in terms of the Scheme.
(3) Payment of the allowances referred to in paragraph (1) shall be subject to the school submitting claims in accordance with regulation 4 and complying with the conditions specified in regulation 5.